An opulent perfume for women, a perfume with unusual and magical components; a cold, strict and elegant fragrance for daily and office use. An energicetic wave of the top awaits you with the notes of green tomato leaves, red orange juice and cold vodka. The floral heart is composed of water lily, orchid and daffodil. The composition closes with the mild and pleasant notes of birch and tulip. DKNY Women was launched in 1999.

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DKNY Women Fragrance Reviews

katvasa

A lovely, very summery scent. It's not my usual cup of tea, I like the darker, woodier florals, but this is a nice change of pace. It opens with a strong tangerine/grapfruit note, proceeds to a greener tomato leaf (which is really cool), and then dries down to a lovely fresh floral that mingles very well with the citrus. I've only worn it once or twice at the minute, as it's winter and I got it for Christmas, but I plan on wearing it more often as the weather warms up.

Jan 27 2015

Rinio

One of my favourites. When I first sprayed it I waited and thought, hmmm just a fresh lemony grassy scent, well ok...but then as it was drying down some unexplainable notes came and charmed me to the point I fell in love with this hidden treasure. Very special composition, develops great on my skin, really feel fresh and energized after wearing it.

Jan 10 2015

lkha37

I loved this scent so much! Juicy blood orange with a slight bitter note. Can't really detect the vodka because my attention is all taken up by the wonderful citrus and tomato leaf. It really wakes you up and refreshes you when you spray it on. Works wonderfully in a hot tropical climate. Have been trying to look for a replacement bottle but no luck so far.

Dec 16 2014

hnica

A Bitter Sweet Symphony. Refreshing, modern, simple and complex at the same time. It's not an ordinary fresh smelling citrus perfume, not at all. It's crytal clear, it's delightful, it blossoms on the skin as the hours go by. The sleek, frosted glass bottle fits the juice wonderfully. This is how you imagine a waterfall would smell like. This is how you imagine the song by The Verve would smell like. This is how you do a great citrus scent, ladies and gentlemen.

Nov 10 2014

merih

I adore this! Unique, really refreshing, clean scent.

Aug 06 2014

Dawndelights

Not a bad perfume, would prefer less tomato leaf reminds me of being in a greenhouse fulled up with tomato plants

Jul 09 2014

dsty

I went through at least 4 (small) bottles of this when I was a bit younger, ages 18-25 maybe, when I only ever had one scent at a time. So I obviously really loved it.

I'm not experienced enough to pick out notes, but there's something in this that (in combination with the citrus notes?) makes it smell a bit like fresh sweat, but in a good way, which I'm apparently really into. The tomato leaf maybe?
That makes it sound like I don't agree with all the other reviewers who have called this a very clean scent, but I do. It's just that it's clean in a sour/sharp way that appeals to me much more than that other, laundry-like way.

I'd like to find something similar in another perfume, because I seem to have outgrown this one, or else the formulation has been changed. Either way, whenever I think about buying it again, I decide against it after testing it at the store.

Apr 29 2014

jitlen

I realy love this perfume. It´s like fresh mountain rill, so cold as far as frosty. It reminds me washed laundry and grass.

Apr 18 2014

Arlene-Beatrix

Very extraordinary scent! I liked it when I was younger, and now I like it even more...
It is fresh but strong, citrus but sexy, green but not that innocent! It is awesome, yes. Outstanding scent for an outstanding woman.
In my opinion, too powerful for hot summer, but great for all other seasons.

Dec 29 2013

AVEYSEY

Just one tiny spray is too much for me. It is an acidic sharp smell and wayyyy too strong.

Dec 23 2013

Bluella

I have never found a perfume similar to this anywhere else. I first smelt it on a colleague, and as I love unique scents with monster sillage, I bought it along with the body cream and shower gel. I've only ever had compliments and heads turning.

The only other scent that comes close to this for me is Issey Miyake's L'Eau D'Issey, not D&G Light Blue, which I hate with a passion. Now THAT smells cheap and synthetic to me, much like Angel.

firstly i was so exited of this parfume.it had longlasting and strong siliage. last time the floral smelling was gone. left over only fresh and little bit of any flower smelling..
now i love it less than therefore..
sorry..

Dec 02 2013

elena gonzalez

Leaving the office unbearably hot day, I got this perfume as a shell of sour citrus (orange, tomato leaf and tangerine) I'm ready for a drink with friends in the city! I am happy with a lasting fragrance. Transmits security and joy.

Dec 01 2013

Femme Darkly

I agree, this scent is very extreme citrus.
For some reason I enjoyed this as a young teenager... 12 or so. Something about the brightness and the sharp citrus was suiting as a tomboy in the early 2000s.

Nowadays I wouldn't touch this.
It does bring to mind a salted citrus ring on a martini glass.
It's sharp, sort of stings with its dryness factor, has a bitter tangyness with a subtle sweet edge. Very bright.

Nov 20 2013

divasg

This is extreme citrus. I sprayed it on a bus and someone said 'Who eating them oranges'. Hahahah! On my skin, there is a very very slight musty, musky, dusty pinch and the rest is dominated by oranges and oranges and lemons and limes. I must tell you that I even felt as if there was Vodka somewhere in its notes. It actually made me feel woozy. All in all, it is an energizing, perk-me-up smell, mixed with some vodka and dust. I like it!

Oct 23 2013

Profumanta

The fact that I like this scent is strange - mostly I choose the more floral perfumes / eau de toilettes.
But this is fresh, and I smell tomato plant in it. I love the smell of a tomato plant. I was very sorry to see the bottle empty one day.

Sep 28 2013

lulu69

there are not many scents i really dislike, but this is one of this case - smells too chemically, nothing naturally in it.

Sep 27 2013

musse.pigg.3511

Smells like soap

Aug 17 2013

boardbat

this is very different and odd. it's very floral yet also very citrusy. it's got a split personality which comes together with the wood notes and especially the tomato leaf. those 2 notes bring this together but also brings out the oddity. i like this, and i'll wear it this spring, but i have to admit it's not a big favorite.

Aug 11 2013

Pinja

I did the mistake of believing an SA who told me "Women" and "Women TO GO" are the same. Stupid me, of course they are not the same.
I prefer "Women TO GO" to "Women".

The difference is mostly in the drydown. At first both fragrances are similarly wonderfully fizzy and crisp, cold in character. After that, the drydown of "Women" is dominated by thin synthetic amber + maby a bit of patchouli, which happens to be among my least favorite accords.

The drydown of "Women TO GO" is different. The crispy and cold flowery scent melts and it becomes powdery and very lightly oriental, lacking the amber. I don't adore "cute" scents, but here, I like the specific way a cold and sharp fragrance evolves into something warm, soft and cute, yet doesn't loose the original nature.

They are labeled accordingly here in Fragrantica. "Women" is a Fruity-Floral, and "Women TO GO" is an "Oriental-Floral.

Aug 06 2013

ElleluvsL

This was a comforting signature scent for me for a long time before I ran out of it and moved on to other fragrances. The sweet and sour tangerine-like scent of it worked very well for me in the intense Florida heat.

Jul 20 2013

MsDana

I liked this one, it was unusual, but it worked on me nicely enough, However it was not my favorite scent, it was almost too unisex, leaning more toward masculine, but still I liked it. It is one that should definitely be tried out before purchasing though, not recommended for a blind buy.

Jul 16 2013

zsuzsa.popucza

For me it´s just an agressive grapefruit. Very intrusive and annoying. I´ve got it from a friend and I´ve tried it severela times, really wanted to like it but it´s just not for me. Hard to belive it´s for anyone coz even disturbes me when I smell it on an other person.

Jun 07 2013

meisocd

Do not like this at all. I have a full bottle 3.4 oz doesnt say man or
Women on it just dkny if anyones interested in a swap

Jun 04 2013

theymademejoin

There was a girl at school (this was about 12 years ago) who wore this everyday, and it was absolutely her signature scent - anyone that smelt it knew she was nearby!

It smells exactly how it's been described in the reviews below, but I noticed that no one else mentioned a hint of chocolate. Or maybe it's just me? Not sure lol but I definitely got a subtle hint of white chocolate along with the citrus, every time she walked past!

We were all obsessed with this scent, and i've always wanted to buy a bottle for myself. Might just have to!

Jun 02 2013

cori.x

i do not like this fragrance, smells more like room spray to me, couldn't wait to wash it off, felt embarrassed wearing it, had to look for another fragrance to cover it. if somebody wants it, i'm up for a swap.

May 01 2013

Jellybean

This is absolutely refreshing! Vodka, oranges, salty tomatoes and greenery,cassia mainly are the most prominent here. I'd think that would smell strange but it really doesn't; combination is simply perfect. Backstage florals add shampoo-like scent quality. Sophisticated and lady like.
Not to many DK scents I like, but this one is exceptionally good! Good morning wake up and smile:) that kind of a scent.

Apr 16 2013

maddy.knowles

I love this perfume but I could never, ever wear it. It belongs completely to my best friend. This is her signature scent and she rarely wears anything else. Such a beautiful fresh and citrus-y smell, something in the background reminds me of the discontinued Les Belles De Ricci Liberty Fizz.

It's such a fresh, clean and summery fragrance, it lights up a room. It cuts straight through darker and murkier scents and whenever I smell it, it reminds me of my friend and all the silly fun evenings we've ever had.

This is perfect for any age, I don't think anyone can go wrong with such a clean and sparkling citrus.

Mar 16 2013

Molliepops

DKNY will always remind me of my youth in the nineties! Its nostalgia in a bottle for me, reminding me of my former love, and carefree summers in London in his open top car, trips to the coast and fun times together.

Its slightly woody, yet fresh, like warm rain on a summers day in a forest, if that makes sense. Its quite sharp and citrussy at first, but settles down after a few minutes and is long lasting.

This fragrance is very distinctive, nothing else really smells similar in my opinion. I think this is a good thng, because so many scents these days seem very "samey" sweet, powdery etc. I can detect this at 50 paces, its so recognisable.

I think this could be worn by a man or woman, as its not too sweet, or feminine or floral. It can be worn day or night, but works best in summer.

I've had a couple of bottles of this, but would not buy it again, I went through a phase of really liking it, but I've kind of grown out of it now.

Feb 22 2013

baboy

This is just way too sharp on me, it made me sneeze several times within a span of 5 minutes of wearing it on my pulse points! This screams lemons & tomato leaves all the way which apparently my nose isn't too keen on. I think this is one of those fragrances where you either really like it or you just don't. One of my good friends uses this as her signature fragrance, it doesn't seem to be that strong when she wears it. I definitely prefer the DKNY Summer 2007 edition over this one.

Feb 17 2013

belluna

I have my 4th bottle now, can't imagine a summer without it, it makes me instantly happy! it so fresh, it's like a fresh shower on a very hot summer day

Feb 16 2013

CORCOR

Ive never owned this perfume ( thank goodness ) Im just reviewing it to let anyone know never to buy it I think its the worst synthetic cheap smelling perfumes ever - if you like headaches this is the one for you. :S

I thought I would update with what I feel it smells like ......synthetic cut grass, I love the small of cut grass but this just smells sharp, this is my worst fragrance I can smell on other women along with 'lei air de temps' which I feel they both have that awful strong synthetic floral smell.

Jan 25 2013

bobbyjack

one of the worst perfumes around was giving someone a tester ended up with it on my hand had to wash of not nice :(

Nov 10 2012

Kiki82

I've been using this perfume for about 9 years now. I had other perfumes using, but only one bootle. But THIS is my signature fragrance. :)

It's fresh, smells very unique and clean. It's like the rain in the city on a summer evening...

I love it and I always gets compliments! :)

Nov 06 2012

ailishlu

This is actually a really nice summer scent. Wish I had worn it during the warmer months. It´s very tangy and lemony. From the first spray there is an attack of citruses which I find quite refreshing. There are a lot of notes listed here and I can`t seem to pick them all out, but the middle does have a lovely floral scent which is very pleasant and stays on the skin. The drydown is also very nice with the amber and patchouli. It´s very subtle though and just right for the summer months. The sillage is quite decent and not too strong, but it could last a bit longer. I had some left on my scarf and when I held it close to my face it reminded me of EA 5th Avenue. Very pretty. I would maybe consider buying this. Another option for next summer.

Oct 03 2012

chrismriley@hotmail.com

A non-complex, basic, fresh tangy lemony-like frag, which may have some split views...

I applied 6 heavy sprays

0- 1 mins - Bright, modern, citrus, cool

1 mins - 4 hours. 1 foot projection which is very, very subtle! The true scent reveals itself and it is not as nice as the 1st minute. This is a basic frag which is clean and summery and fresh, with a very toned down tangy lemon (not listed) and it is linear throughout its life. Yet lovers of complex frags may find this too basic and there maybe some who think this smells a little like washing up liquid, a little bit of me thought that, but on the whole this is quite nice and would fit very hot summer days. Unisex

4 hours - 6 hours. Linear, 6 inch projection which is very subtle

6 hours - 11 hours - 2 inch projection but very subtle still. It does last a long time, but so subtle you forget it is there..

11 -12 hours. Close to skin

This does not smell like D&G Light Blue and I considerably prefer D&G for my citrus-lemony like frag fix.

Sep 19 2012

imperfect-angel

This is a sharper-harch version of Clinique Happy,a fresh and clean scent for professional use. It's office friendly but boring scent.
I like it but nit love it.

Sep 16 2012

blue baby

The best perfume ever, I adore and my husband loves it also.
Solid, fresh, clean, feminine and long lasting. I tried many others but didn't find better...

Sep 12 2012

m4

I love (adore) this fragrance. It opens with juicy mandarin and tomato leaf (together it´s little bitter), than I smell lily and birch. Lasting power is incredible and sillage also. There´s what I imagine :D:D It´s cold like ice, green like you´re in very big city and all around are people but you have some place in nature where you can hide, it´s daring like a girl who wants to bring attention, it´s sexy like a woman who is herself and don´t care about what somebody says, it´s kind of insolent scent,it´s just a fragrance with big personality. I think this is one of these scents which somebody adore or somebody hate. Nothing in between it. It´s like a New York, for that city you must have a big personality and be confident, New York lives his life and is just yourself, that´s why people love it there. It´s unusual that´s maybe why people don´t like it, it´s unique and it really describes NYC and the energy you can feel all around.I hope this won´t be reformulated. Masterpiece! Thumbs up to DKNY house. Works pretty good even in winter.

Aug 23 2012

knife

Very clean,very citrusy and fresh. That´s how I remember it,when I tried it in the store. Perfect for me,have to buy it!

Jul 31 2012

suhuso

Does tomato leaf +vodka = gin? Love it as a summer scent - it reminded me of an old favourite, diorissimo, which I liked because it reminded me of gin...

Jul 15 2012

Yamba1

I live in the Australian sub tropics and lament the summer months because of the difficulty I have wearing my heavy hitter amber or woody favorites. Although i just love summer, the beach, humidity, tropical thunderstorms and everything summer has to offer, on the perfume front, its another story. I've tried and tried to find a summer perfume that is anything less than the 'mild cheddar cheese' equivalent of perfume.. Compared to my complex, deep spicy or woody friends, they just can't compete and I quickly lose interest.

DKNY may be the answer to my summer lament. I'm glad I didn't read the notes before trying because quite frankly, they don't tell the entire story. The whole is great than the sum of it's parts. The opening gives you an icy blast that smells clean and cold. Theres something here that reminds me of just out of the shower, shampoo clean but soon morphs into the tomato leaf vodka combo. Here's where it gets interesting and I find this phase quite addictive. I don't get any floral notes which fortunately keeps this perfume cool, clean and watery.

The cedar and suede base gives a subtle woody base with depth and endurance and unlike many summer fragrances, longevity is good at 5hrs+

I think this summer I'll be reaching for this on a regular basis. Can't wait :)

Jun 17 2012

pomdgf

Very clean and fresh match with a spring-summer. But personally I love to spray in rainy season it's double fresh and more sensual. So citrusy ! but florals gonna melt you down and suede makes it feel so city. Perfect for daywear. I love it!

Jun 14 2012

!!

Very clean smelling. It smells like laundry detergent - kind of like walking past a laundrette.

Jun 13 2012

PricklyAndHot

Light and watery fruity floral fragrance.

This fragrance seems very watery. I don't know because of the water lily note or because of the vodka note. Probably, because of their combination. I would say that this fragrance smells like a cold light blood orange/vodka cocktail with no sugar mixed with tomato leafs. The tomato leaf note is very noticeable in this fragrance.

I think that this fragrance will suit for those, who like light, cold and not sweet fragrances. I like sometimes such kind of fragrances, but this one is not my cup of tea mainly because of the tomato leaf note.

Jun 06 2012

phia143

I bought this perfume when it was first released and I still have some left. This perfume has a long shelf life!!! Today is the first day that I have seen the notes in this fragrance. Since I didn't know what was in it I always thought this perfume smelled like grapefruit. But it must be the mixer of the citrus and the tomato leaf. Tomato leaf is an unusual ingredient to have in a perfume but i like this perfume even more because of it. Tomato leaf is what makes it unique. I agree w/tatjana.adam it is a bit on the dusty side. Usually prefer sweeter, floral but this is not sweet at all. I have been told that it smells like a mens cologne. I think its due to the vodka scent. Don't apply to much because a little goes along way. Just one too many sprays will give you a headache. Its a strong scent that last for hours and is energizing!!!

May 24 2012

NaniFiona

My mother-in-law's signature. Long lasting and fresh, but i also can only smell lemons on it, witch i hate...

Gorgeous opening like knocking back a good vodka, literally. Then a teasing tomato leaf note, like sniffing the air in a greenhouse with
tomato plants which I love. Don't get any of the citrus. Ten minutes later, it turns on me, tree sap and cut tulips, and becomes a stagnant market of old over ripe veg and wet cardboard boxes and need to wash off. Sooooo sad, I want to love this one, but doesn't work on me.

Mar 01 2012

eskizil

i love it . unique and different than many others also i love insollence..

Feb 19 2012

beatrix75

very strong good fragrance in the summer 30grader perfect superb elegant feminine not like the nother fresh fragrances like too much wattery or something no its fresh but good long lasting!!!!10/10

Feb 03 2012

Colas123

I had it. It's very nice,citrus and clean smell.Perfect for spring and summer.I'll probably buy it again.LONG LASTING.

Feb 02 2012

truffles

Is there something wrong with my nose? I don't get citrus AT ALL in this - just GRASS!! I like to catch a light whiff of it and think it's very unique if a little overpowering full-on.

Jan 21 2012

Shydaniels

Very sharp and clean. As in a cleaning product. Excellent as a room spray, not what I want in a perfume.

Jan 20 2012

mynerva10

I LOVE IT , SUPER-COOL SUMMER SCENT AND I SMELLS STRONG LEMON GREEN POWERFULL BUT PLEASANT. LIGHT BLUE by DOLCE IS MORE SWETEER AND WITH LESS RESISTANCE to HIGH TEMPERATURES. THIS IS DIFFERENT, SMELLS TO LONG DISTANCE AND DURATION It's GREAT!
WHEN YOU TEST MAYBE IS TOO STRONG, BUT THEN IN THE SKIN FEELS LOW AND NICE DURING THE DAY ... I LOVE MY NEW PARFUM...AWESOME!!!!!

i bought today after i tested in åhlens and i must say that take my breath away ,its so much fresh crispy smell like now i coming put from shover !very unique,cold ,like ice queen ,great for sumer but actualy alldays allways .i fell the mandarin orange ,tomato leaf and lilly ,than the rest of the notes absolutly great longlasting eccseptoinal perfume

Jan 15 2012

maruge62

Wow, this scent!!!!!I definitely LOVE it!!! I love the orange note on it. It is fresh, extremely long lasting, special for summer time, since though it is fresh and citrusy, it is strong and can be smelled the whole day. I love perfumes that are fresh and strong at the same time, this and L eau par Kenzo are my favourites for summer

Dec 27 2011

esoteriq

A strong burst of vodka and orange which quickly morphs into a fresh, crisp green note, but still with a touch of sweetness. Very fresh and cheery, but sophisticated. Final drydown is a sweet wood and amber. This scent is not at all what I'd typically wear, but it's quite lovely. I could see myself using it as a fabric mist after a day of spring cleaning.

Dec 06 2011

scentsuelle

Hate this, also seems to be worn by women I just don't get on with, don't know whether it's the scent that makes me dislike the women or vice versa. I think it's the scent, I makes me wretch a litte.

Nov 18 2011

Ohkit

This perfume smells divine on me. Never thought that the scent of tomato leaf and oranges can work so well together. Yes, it's an unusual but such an amazing summer fragrance:fresh and fruity, BUT nothing like the typical fruity Escada scents nor L'eau Par Kenzo kind of fresh. Simply beautiful. I will definitely wear this next summer

Nov 02 2011

cerebellum

I love love love this perfume, and I normally prefer sweeter, floral scents. My only problem is that I seem to be having a hard time finding it in stores!! I love the clean, citrusy scent.

Oct 21 2011

macoolina

No, I can't find apricot, sandalwood, jasmine or other ingredients in it, nothing except ORANGE, or rather MANDARIN. But it means that scents are perfectly blend. I don't want to smell rose or patchouli in it, I like that wonderful icy orange, and that's why I love this fragrance!

Oct 06 2011

DocTales

I am always surprised to read what the ingredients supposedly are. To me it smells like nothing but zesty lemons, lemons and more lemons - and maybe a hint of lime.

I am curious, can you guys smell the apricot, the lotus, the narcissus, the rose? Honestly, I cannot.

Regardless, this is a wonderful, very fresh scent for summer. Helps me wake up in the morning!

Oct 06 2011

bbbonbon

At first when tryed this one at the store I thought it was nice, but a few months later, I change my mind, it was totaly different. I mean, I like citrus and tomato leaves but this combo with the flowers and patchuli is too sharp, too strong for me and it definetely wakes my allergies up. Sorry not a fan!

Oct 05 2011

Elixa

To my nose it's very sharp lemon fragrance. I would say that washing up liquid smells softer/smoother than this one. Not my cup of tea :-(

It's my favorite summer scent. Ultra cool, bright, energetic, cosmopolitan and cheerful personality. Works great on my skin and runs great. Always make me keep it. I finished a bottle and I have the next bought. I love it! ♥

Sep 08 2011

mariarocio

I first bought it as a present for someone who said they loved it. My then husband saw it - have no idea if he actually smelled it - and even though I mentioned how bad I thought it smelled, he later on gave me it as a present. I should have known then!

Aug 24 2011

glamrgirl7

Okay, I'm giving this one a rare thumbs up for such an indignant citrus!
Anyone who knows me associates hard-core, dark fragrances (Hypnotic Poison, Black Orchid, Basic Instinct, etc.) as my preferred fragrances.
I got this as a sample so I thought, "WTH, just try it out"... and I'm surprised!
At first spray, I guessed Tangelo as the showstopper. Once it died down some, I was like "Tangel-oohhhhh-my-goodness... what is that?"
Still smell that crisp citrus note but it's softened to blend a nice velvety floral-like note in with it.
Definitely edgy and uplifting!

Aug 19 2011

orchid_84

I was expecting to like this, but it turns out I am not a fan. The only notes I could really make out were citruses (mainly orange), plus a blast of alcohol. Overall the perfume has a sort of chemical scent to it that makes me uneasy.

It does smell fresh in a way, but it's too synthetic smelling to justify the price tag attached to it. To me the scent is quite similar to Bath & Body Works Orange Sapphire. In this case I wouldn't see any reason to recommend DKNY when there are other similar scents that seem to be of similar quality but are lower in price.

Aug 19 2011

donnaoh

Love the shape of the bottle, but when i smell it i feel sick. If im in a shop or on the bus and someone is wearing it, i have to leave. I wish i liked it but it smells cheap.

Aug 16 2011

Annelien1987

I think this was my first perfume when I was 15. I used to wear this everyday. It was the time when I met my boyfriend. He loves this perfume and beggs me to buy it again because he has such great memories due to this perfume... :)

Aug 16 2011

miss-baksel1988

I really like this scent. It's elegant, energetic, fresh, young, a very typical strong scent. Very nice.

Aug 16 2011

ecerusen

this is my childhood fragrance,
it was full of life,energetic and fresh.
but now,i dont like this kind of perfumes so much.
it smells nice,but cant be a signature.

Aug 12 2011

icontreras

Oh my god! The first time you spray, it smells like generic shower gel liquid in an expensive crystal bottle....
It is very sharp and acid. It is fresh of course, but it is not feminine at all. If you blindly smell it you would say it is a men edt.
I think it doesn't worth at all the price you pay for it. There are thousand of better fragrances in the market, softer and much more comfortable than this one..
And of course, forget about the sexual feeling showed in the advertisement of the fragrance. I think it is an anti -libido scent. You can perfectly repel moschitos as well as men with this scent!!

I am really dissapointed with this fragrance... I was waiting something better...

Jun 23 2011

eva.90

This is as fresh as Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana but it's more sharp and edgy a bit. I will agree with some of the comments- I can smell lemon, but it kind of has some cool in it, something that feels like a nice breeze is following you around. I like it for the summer, it's enough to spray it couple of times and it will last whole day. I would recommend it to brave ones.

Jun 21 2011

Annigee

I am so confused! In about 2000 I found this DKNY for women scent and absolutely fell in love with it. But now I smell what is marketed as the same fragrance and it's totally different to the one I liked before. Obviously I know our palettes change over the years, but I really don't think this is the issue. Can you still buy the 1999-2001 fragrance? All the newer, similarly-named-and-boxed fragrances I have come across are much more masculine than I remember the original being. Can anyone clear this up for me please? =(

Jun 20 2011

Mandana

Vodka meets Floral, add a touch of tomato leaf and a hint of blackberries and you have DKNY for women, well at least in my opinion. Hard to describe, this perfume, but it worked fantastic on my skin, most unusual and highly sophiscated and the staying power was great. It is not really floral, it has this beautiful cold bright note (but not citrus or anything orangey, to my nose) which harmonizes perfectly with the other notes and stays with me, right to the end. Amazing! People ask me "what IS that very interesting perfume you are wearing?" so DKNY is definitely an intriguing fragrance. It has a mind of its own, is not suffocatingly sweet nor is it soapy or citrussy. It is intoxicating. Must be the vodka note in it LOL Beautiful mind-boggling and unforgettable fragrance, well done DKNY!!!

This has been my signature summer scent since 2003.Love the freshness and fruitiness.It`s crispy grapefruit scent which stays fresh the whole day, even on hot summer days.Very original scent too, because it`s not sweet at all.

May 31 2011

Louw

I love to drink Vodka and Orange, but I don't like to smell as though someone's poured my drink all over me! Does smell rather too strongly of orange juice, although I've never caught the vodka notes in it! There's also a strange greeny note that I think is the tomato, and that on top of the orange is enough to send me running in the opposite direction!

May 30 2011

Jilly B

I discovered this in 2004 when I was pregnant with my first child, and almost all other scents made me feel quite ill.

It was love at first smell!

Citrus, crisp and clean, I love wearing it on a hot summer day, and it's a great pick-up scent if you've had a heavy night. Perfect for daytime and wearing to work.

This is so different from all my other scents, I wouldn't be without it.

May 29 2011

greydove

Let's go back to the summer of 2000. Every girl wore this (or Gucci Rush)! Its funny how my perceptions change. Back then, this to me was a fresh, juicy, citrus fragrance; clean and summery. Upon smelling it now I find it oddly synthetic, masculine, and linear, but back then that didn't bother me. Its also a pure "lab" scent. Hard to recongnize any natural notes. A fragrance of steel, concrete, skyscrapers, glossy magazines, shiny electrical devices, mirrored aviators, martinis with lime, crisp white shirts. Very modern and urban.

May 26 2011

LittleRed

Since its release, I have never been without this. To me it represents clarity. The citrus is bright, clean, and balances beautifully with bitter greens. The floral is light. It is luminous, like the bottle, which I think is supposed to represent the glass skyscrapers in New York (It was originally called DKNY New York).

May 26 2011

E. Vladimirova

Love it!

May 26 2011

Matin

This perfume is happening in my life for seasons. It is striking, modern, fresh notes, energizing ,yet sophisticated. However, it contains something, especially at the start, I do not define ... astringent perhaps ¿? that it can be suffocating at times, especially on hot days or in confined spaces with people. But it feels good on other occasions, seasons or days.
And it is very recognizable and striking ... .

The base notes appear in my skin slightly soapy, and a little citrus , very soft.
But the body lotion, is really great and conforting .The smell is fantastic and lasting without the primal force of perfume. Really nice and special.

I LOVE IT*

PD: when I finish mi bottle some day..., if I want to repeat , i want buy the body cream .

May 08 2011

RavenDarkholme

I like the body lotion but the perfume just feels too heavy on me. I can still smell it after hours and gives me a bit of nausea. Let's see how I manage to finish the bottle without feeling sick!

UPDATE: I tried it again today, just to make sure I can't wear it. The pity is that I really like the starting notes, so fresh and clean, but the drydown? I can't stand it, there's some very sharp note that really makes me turn my head every time I sniff my wrists. I think it's a fragrance I can only like on others, on myself its definitly too strong. For me it's like wearing limoncello (the italian lemon liquor) and I'd rather drink it.

Apr 06 2011

elenian

It smells unique! Very special especially for hot summer days.Try the body lotion too.Just amazing and very refreshing.I'll buy it again this summer.

Mar 30 2011

Miss_J

Aaahhh..My summer love!! I wore this to college,work interviews and almost everywhere, day and night!This is the BEST perfume that DKNY ever made! I'm a sucker for citrusy scents, and this perfume just NAILED everything right! it's fresh,crisp,and clean at the same time. It's not a strong citrusy scent but it last almost 24 hours on my skin & clothes. Absolutely love it,but I'm having a hard time finding it right now :(.

Mar 16 2011

HAnah

The best scent for a very hot day. It smells clean and very, very refreshing....you feel youger when you wear it.

Mar 10 2011

imoore

Must have for perfume lovers despite costing a fortune.
Feminine clean, (I mean not dirty at all).
Uplifting aroma.
the fruits here citruses!

Feb 16 2011

carolcabbagerose

Love love love it!
I wore this to work, days and nights when working in the Maternity dept. Everyone loved it on me. It leaves a wonderful little trail as you pass by and you see the noses going up to take in the wonderful fresh aroma.
Even though I would normally wear these citus perfumes in hot weather, this one is anytime of year for me. I smell the fruits laced with Vodka, just simply always a gorgeous scent for any occasion or age.

Jan 27 2011

Tala

Love my DKNY. I have problem with strong perfumes. I get head aches but not with this one. It is fresh and remains fresh to the end. Not sweet or sour or too heavy on spice and woods. Nothing is like it. I have smelled a lot of perfumes that have similarities with one another but this one is unique.

this perform is my first ever purchase of perform in high school, because its memorable i cant diss it but i dont recomend as it last in 1 hour.

Nov 14 2010

Elisabeth M.

DKNY Women smells like humid steamy asphalt in NY after a summer rain - very unique, urban scent. Donna Karan did a good job with this one (and with Be Delicious too).

Nov 14 2010

Trinni

This scent reminds me of summer. I absolutely love it. I get citrus and vodka, maybe its rum. Its light and fun and it makes me happy.

Nov 11 2010

guest_Amélie

This was a blind purchase. I knew I would like it from reading the reviews, but it turned out to smell even better than I expected. This was love at first sniff! It smells exactly like Givenchy oblique Play which I used to wear before it was discontinued. It smells like vodka and lemonade!
Obviously this is not the kind of scent I'd want to wear for a romantic dinner, but it is great for daytime wear.

Aug 30 2010

polka

This had been my “hangover scent” for some time, i.e. the only one I was able to wear the day after heavy partying, which equals drinking alcohol, inhaling others’ perfumes and cigarettes’ fumes in a pub, etc.

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw it categorized as floral fruity. To me it smells slightly citrusy and herbal, a bit airy and very refreshing altogether. It has no sweetness into it at all. It’s fresh and light, yet helps you feel safely “down-to-earth” – something you really need when the world seems to be spinning around you.

Jul 09 2010

kaika

A unique yet unpretentious fragrance, perfect for both spring and summer. Pure, refreshing, invigorating and mood-lifting. Also, quite an innovative formula, considering the year of creation (1999).

Timeless scent.

Jun 30 2010

CurlyWurly

The best summer fragrance ever in my opinion. Always getting compliments for this scent, even from strangers.

I love it!

Jun 12 2010

Toom_Snoopy

This is a unique fragrance and quite strange. It's not type of sweet fragrance you find at other brands.
It starts with orange peel scent,true orange peel!!! without synthetic and herbal scent.
I can't detect any floral notes. It has wet cobblestones in base note, I cannot stand. Imagine you are on the cobblestones floor after raining, that's it,so I won't wear it on my body. I like citrus scent but this one doesn't impress me.

Jun 12 2010

Mushana

....strange scent! I get lemons, lemons and more lemons!

May 26 2010

kugkng

I keep this scent wearing in spring and summer especially rainy day ^^..It reminds me a lot of rain and freshy dewdrop very fresh zesty bright and modern soapy ending some note in here resemble somthing moise and wet.Very urban and self-refreshing all day long.

May 16 2010

Prettynightmary

Very citrusy fragrance. There is some sharp note there, but I still like it. Clean and breezy. Lasts quite long.

Apr 10 2010

guest_sal

omggggggggg!this is ma favourite perfume.i lov all citrus smells...but av never smelt such a nice smell.i lov it soo mch!its deffo long lasting!i lov it too much.u shud get it...ul lov it too.

Apr 06 2010

NebraskaLovesScent

Ooh! Nice one for Spring! DKNY Women smells fresh and clean, without smelling like soap and detergent. I find the aroma to be a combination of Squirt (a grapefruit-flavored soda here in the U.S.) and the old Herbal Essence shampoo (the dark green potion of the 1970's, with the long-haired hippie lady painted on the label, which was WAY better-smelling than the Herbal Essences shampoos available today).

Not too sweet. A bit green and herbaceous, with a pretty dry-down like Delrae's Amoureuse. I had almost given up on the fruity-floral category, but DKNY Women has changed my mind. THIS is a fruity-floral I can really get behind.

Mar 15 2010

milkyway

it's very fresh. perfect for hot summer days when you're on the go but still want to smell nice :)

Mar 13 2010

moonwalker

My mother favourite perfume for winter but not my cup of tea. It´s fresh, clean, and a bit sharp. Very powdery.
It has very good lasting power and sillage.

Feb 27 2010

movs

Very strange scent. Is it dry cleaning fluid, static electricity or the smell you find in a room where the window has been left open all day?
A cold, clean and fresh scent.
The best thing I can say about it is that it doesn't smell like any other perfume. It's not an unpleasant scent but in my opinion it is far too "chemical" to use as a perfume.

In 3 words: ARTIFICIAL - BRIGHT - FRESH

Feb 14 2010

suzywoo

This perfume smells like cat spray/poison on me, I was so upset, My boyfriend (at the time) brought it back from NY for me, but I had to flog it on ebay as soon as possible. He never found out and I don't feel bad, I just had to get rid of this nasty scent.

Feb 07 2010

Gosha

This is a fragrance I have remained happy with for years...Although I may not feel like wearing it every day, because this is kind of "pick me up" fragrance and not at all sensual or warm or moody one (and sometimes I feel like wearing those)... It is impossible to get bored with it - very unique, but easy, unobtrusive, modern, crisp, energizing, fresh, optimistic and instantly recognizable. I love the tomato leaf in this!

Jan 19 2010

luxlover

A sharp citrus scent and it lasts long. My least favorite among my perfumes. I tried to like it but it's just not my type of fragrance. I feel nausea when I wear it, but it's indeed a clean scent. I would rate it as OK.

I gave it away to my sister. It's the only perfume I wanted out of my collection without regrets of missing it.....

Jan 10 2010

vincy_gal

A classy, clean, fresh scent. Very elegant but without the nasty spiciness some elegant perfumes have esp on drydown. The only complaint I would have is that it didn't last very long on me.

Dec 23 2009

Emeraude

I can´t smell rose or jasmine in it,only citruses,is a fresh scent nice for summer...

Dec 14 2009

missk

Clean and refreshing but unfortunately not my cup of tea. A pleasant enough lemon-scented detergent blend in my opinion.

I'll give credit to this fragrance for being unique and modern. DKNY is like a mixture of fruits, soapiness and spices. There is also a subtle hint of alcohol, like vodka intermixed with the citrusy top notes.

I have actually smelt this on a girl that I used to work with that really did this scent justice. On her DKNY smelt clean and pretty but on my skin this fragrance is acrid and strong. It really depends on skin chemistry with this scent.

I read somewhere that there was a note of wet cobblestones in this fragrance and somehow I sense it. DKNY does remind me of a city just after a storm, the smell of damp concrete and stone. A fascinating scent to say the least.

This is a relatively light scent which lasts a great while on the skin. I can't say that I disliked this fragrance, I enjoyed it to a certain extent just not on myself.

Nov 30 2009

Pandora1000000

A gorgeous scent. Very clean, very citrusy and fresh. One of my all time favourites.

Aug 25 2009

guest_DEE

MY favorite perfume of all time! any season, this perfume never fails me and the staying power is just excellent.

Jul 08 2009

alexandragreece

i wore DKNY during junior high.i find it modern and "urban".it may be unique comparing to other frangrances but it strongly reminds me of lemons...i wouldnt say that its elegant...its more suitable for teenagers...doesnt bring out your feminine side! plus all men i've asked dont like to smell that on women! for that period(wearing something fresh and light to school) it was ideal, but i wouldnt buy it now!no wayyyyy!

p.s, i find it rather weird DKNY being in the floral fruity category. its neither floral, nor fruity!!!! it reminds me of CK ONE...definetely! yeap!it could easily be a unisex frangrance, in the citrus aromatic category!

Jun 24 2009

Magdalena79

this is an explosion of energy, a burst of happiness, pure joy in the middle of the city dust! I discovered DKNY at the beginning of this spring. having spent the whole winter in the heavy cloud of woody, spicy, leathery, tobacco, chyprish perfumes, I felt like taking a fresh breath and smelling something easy, light and optimistic that would instantly bring me into the mood of joy and light-heartedness.
yes, it turned out fresh&light but with its own unique character. nothing of the dullness of the common fragrances of this type. this is a cool, modern, crisp and invigorating scent reminiscent of the air in the spring forest and giving so much energy and lust for life. maybe it is the tomato leaves, citruses and vodka notes that I feel similar to geranium and find so likeable. the whole feeling about this perfume is that it smells very natural. regardless of how many synthetic notes it has (it probably does), the overall impression is of a sparkling, clean and cooling natural scent around you, perfect for both the dusty city summer and a holiday at the seaside.
really optimistic and refreshing, easy-to-wear, easy-to-like and quite lasting on me.

Jun 09 2009

kugkng

Modern urban fresh crisp...a hint of powdery masculine This one is so intersting & amazing on me Actually I don't expect sonmething that someone gave negative review so I get it on from counter ...after i've try it on myself,I changed my mind it works very much on me OMG. It's a kind of not boring scent for me...so unique love it WOW.

May 09 2009

Amarilla

Standing on the beach, arms opened wild, cool sea breez shivering my sun-tanned, hot skin, feeling free and uncomplicated. That's what comes over me when layer DKNY.
On the other hand it's very urban and kind of mainstream, easily suits modern lifestyle.
Can be a great signature fragrance if it works well with one's chemistry.

Apr 27 2009

Oread

Unfortunately, the tomato leaf is the only thing I can smell on me, and it doesn't fade. Hours later, it still smells like I was picking tomatos in the garden, and I never particulaly liked that smell.

Apr 04 2009

juliane

wow it was the first perfume i bought for myself (at the age of 16), i'll buy it again, i'm really missing it. it's very energetic, i can see an inner movie when i smell this (i don't know how you say that in english): NY in a summer rain shower, you smell wet asphalt, a blond young women in a stylish grey trench with a white dress under it, without an umbrella, she drinks sparkling lemonade, neon advertising all around, yellow cabs, birds are singing, a flower shop offers lilys in front of the street...
DKNY is very unique and recognisable scent, someway avantgardistic. i used it in spring and summer, because it's so fresh and clean.

Feb 16 2009

kassiewassie

i love this one. it just smells so fresh and invigorating! i wear it to school almost everyday :)

Jan 17 2009

Garfield

A fresh, modern, unusual and extravagant perfume.

Jan 17 2009

veruska

This is one of my mom favourites and although it seems more suitable for younger ages is simple iressistible fun on her. Although it's described as a orange vodca coctail, it's quite different on my skin. The sweet strange comforting scent of tomato leaf is very attractively blended with sweet floral citrus.As it becomes drier and woodier heliotrope lends a softer powder aspect.it ends with a wisper of woodland,and it's suitable for everytime you feel like left your hair down.

Dec 10 2008

mmsmlzgud546

This is a very unique scent! It was the only one I could wear when I was pregnant, it never gave those awful perfume headaches yet it was strong enough to be more than a body spray. The vodka tonic essence it what I love about this. So cold and refreshing, but still crisp and bold. Great for hot weather or a night out!

Dec 09 2008

endora

A little bit sharp at first, but it doesn't make me want to sneeze or anything. Just like one of those not-disturbing sharps. The intense citrus smells are long lasting indeed and they even get better as the time passes by. Very modern, squeaky clean scent. It even makes you want to take a bath in it. This is my favourite perfume so far and I got loads of compliments while wearing it. Well seems it fits my skin chemistry.

Nov 27 2008

PR

Thanks golden, helpful review, at least on this I won't waste my time trying, the first line sounds exactly what I am avoiding usualy.not to my taste

Oct 20 2008

golden

sharp,lemon, lime, vodka cocktail is how i would describe this sparkling vibrant perfume.
Best worn in summer or spring. Long lasting and elegantly fresh. I love it!

Oct 20 2008

Zoya

I tried this one today and i was really disappointed . In the begining it has a strong, sour and (in my opinion) unpleasant smell. I really wanted to like this one, so I decided to wait a couple hours and to see how it will smell. unfortunately , it had almost the same sour unpleasant smell. I smelled only the smell of a rotten lemon.

the description under the picture matches perfectly.I would add the fact that DKNY has a strong and very modern personality and cannot be subscribed to the conservative definiton of a feminine scent. it takes some courage to wear this one; although i like it very much, i don't dare (yet:)

Sep 12 2008

randik

Very good for work use. Elegant and sophisticated without being too heavy.

Aug 22 2008

barbiot35

I smelled only lemon on it..

Jun 30 2008

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